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Management and Organizational Studies (AC)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

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Management and Organizational Studies 1020A/B - Introduction to Management and Organizational Studies
A multidisciplinary introduction to Management and Organizational Studies within the Faculty of Social Science.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 1033A/B - Information Technology in the Commercial Environment
This course covers the skills and information used by business managers to become literate in the Information Technology environment without becoming an expert. Students will understand what current options and issues exist in I.T., the terminology, project management and will develop specific software skills useful to an efficient manager.
Antirequisite(s): Computer Science 1032A/B, the former Computer Science 031a/b, 119a/b, and all Computer Science courses numbered 2200 or higher.
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2155A/B - Human Relations in the Organization
An examination of the theories and applications of managing human relations and the dynamics of interaction within organizations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2180 - Organizational Behavior
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s): The former MOS 380E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2190A/B-2192A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2198A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2205F/G - Business Communications
An examination of the written, oral and visual aspects of business commuinication. Topics include communication in interpersonal, small and large group situations: collaboration and conflict management; case study reports, class participation, research skills, report and memo writing, oral presentations, resume writing and interviewing skills.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3302Y (Year Three required course in HBA), Human Ecology 2255A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 1220 or permission of the instructor, or registration in the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2220F/G - Cross-Cultural Commercial Relationships
An introduction to intercultural relations for future managers and trade negotiators in a global work environment. Participants will learn the differences in thinking, communicating and behaving in different cultures, particularly as related to commercial enterprise. The course offers opportunities for students to develop their communication skills in cross-cultural situations.
Antirequisite(s): The former MOS 386F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 1220 plus one of Sociology 1020, 1021E, 2169, Psychology 1000, 2060, Management and Organizational Studies 2180, or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2242A/B - Statistics for Management and Organizational Studies
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to quantitative decision making skills, with an emphasis on analysis, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, time series forecasting, and survey techniques.
Antirequisite(s): All other University level statistics courses at the 2000 level or higher.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course or equivalent from Calculus 1000A/B, 1301A/B, 1501A/B; Linear Algebra 1600A/B; Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, or the former Mathematics 030, 031, and enrolment in a BMOS Major.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B - Business Law I
An introduction to the field of business (commercial) law with emphasis on the principal features of Canada’s legal system, the law of torts, the law of contract, and four special contractual relationships: the employment relationship, labor law, the sale of goods, and consumer protection.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4450A/B, Law 5210A/B, 5510A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization in Urban Development or Technical Entrepreneurship Certificate (TEC) or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2276A/B - Business Law II
The study of business law topics including business relationships, special contractual relationships continued (law of bailment, restrictive trade practices, insurance law, law of negotiable instruments), real property law, creditor-debtor relationship, and special legal rights.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4450A/B, Law 5210A/B, 5510A/B.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2280F/G - Organizational Behavior: Theoretical Foundations
An overview and evaluation of the most influential theoretical frameworks in the field of organizational behavior from its beginnings to the present. Applications to the workplace are examined.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2290A/B-2292A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2295A/B-2297A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organisational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term. Prerequisite: Enrolment in BMOS or permission of the instructor.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2298A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3310A/B - Finance for Management and Organizational Studies
An introduction to the role of financial management including financial markets and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and long-term financing.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 4 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3312A/B - Derivative Securities Markets
This course studies derivative securities such as Forwards, Futures, Options, and SWAPs. Topics include an introduction to the institutions and pricing of derivative securities in commodity, interest rate, and foreign exchange markets, the use of derivative securities for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage, and their role as a stabilizing mechanism in the economy.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3315F/G - Special Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines are available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year 3 of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3320A/B - Marketing for Management and Organizational Studies
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Business Administration 2257 and enrolment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3325A/B - E-Commerce Strategy
The digital economy and its impact on commerce is examined. Content includes theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to manage in the E-Commerce world; a survey of current trends in the digital economy; and a framework and methodology for analyzing commercial opportunities and threats in a rapidly changing digital world.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3330A/B - Operations Management for Management and Organizational Studies
An analysis of the principles, theories and practices critical to managing an organization. Overview of analytical models and approaches to improving operating systems. Attention is paid to both service and manufacturing operations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3350A/B - Leadership in Business
This course explores the concept of leadership and the different models of leadership which can be employed in organizations. It also examines the skills of effective leaders, the importance of context for leaders, and case studies of successful leaders in business. Topics may include leader as individual, team leadership, leading change, and creating vision and strategic direction.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition or permission of department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3355F/G - Women in the Canadian Workplace
This course examines the distribution of women in the occupational structure; effects of class and ethnic differentiation on women's paid and unpaid work experience; and the social organization of work, including the legislative and social policy framework, management ideology and structures, and labor relations structures and processes.
Antirequisite(s): The former Womens Studies 251F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3356F/G - Contemporary Perspectives on Women in the Workplace
This course examines the present status and experience of women in the workplace in Canada through comparative and critical analyses of several influential interpretative frameworks.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3360A/B - Intermediate Accounting I
Theory and concepts of financial accounting with particular emphasis on financial statements, revenue recognition, and current and long-term assets.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrolment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3361A/B - Intermediate Accounting II
Theory and concepts of financial accounting particularly in the areas of current and long-term liabilities, shareholders' equity, employee benefits, and statement of cash flows.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3360A/B and enrolment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3362A/B - Introduction to Taxation in Canada
An overview of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Covers both personal and corporate taxation including different sources of income, deductions, and credits that are allowed under the Act. The course includes coverage of the Goods and Services Tax system.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3360A/B and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 4 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3363A/B - Introduction to Auditing
An introduction to auditing concepts and procedures. Students will learn to recognize statement assertions and the risks associated with them. Topics include audit methodology, ethics, judgement, and emphasizing assessment of the internal control system and its impact on audit risk.
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3360A/B and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS
Corequisite(s): MOS 3361A/B
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3372 - Management Accounting
Management and cost accounting to support the decision-making process in both profit and non-profit organizations. Topics covered include cost behavior, cost allocation, variance analysis, relevant costs for short-term decisions, long-term investment decisions, budgeting, management control systems, financial statement analysis and choice of accounting policies.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3307, Business Administration 4407Q/R/S/T, the former Administrative Studies 366a/b, 367a/b, 372.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrolment in third or fourth year of BMOS, or Honors Specialization in Urban Development.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B - Essentials of Human Resources for Non HR Students
An introduction to human resources management (HRM) processes in organizations. Topics include: history of HRM, role of HRM departments in organizations, basics in job design, staffing analysis, recruitment and selection.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 4485F/G, the former MOS 382E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3390A/B-3392A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3398A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year Three or Four of the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3399 - Internship
Preparatory workshops and an 8-16 month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year. Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257, completion of second year of BACS/BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: Non-credit, 3.0 course. Pass/Fail
Note: (1) Since Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course (2) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program (3) Successful completion of Management and Organizational Studies 3399 will be recognized at the head of a student's degree transcript through the addition of the words “With Internship”.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3401F/G - Corporate Social Responsibility
Examines the origins and development of corporate social responsibility (CSR). As established CSR standards and principles do not exist, participants enter the debate on how CSR should develop and what it should entail. Students learn how to distinguish fads, ploys and false reasoning from demonstrable successes and sustainable improvements.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 3315F/G (King's) 2005-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4400A/B - Community Consulting
Students will interact with a member of a client organization(s) from the for-profit or not-for-profit community. The course will require students to complete consulting engagements where they will be responsible for providing recommendations on issues critical to the success of the organization.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 3390A/B or the former MOS 398a/b if taken in 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08 or 08/09.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies   program or permission of the division.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3.0 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4404A/B - International Enterprise
An investigation into the challenges and practices of global enterprise, including alternative market entry strategies, long-term strategies for growth in foreign markets, foreign district investment, the role of trade organizations and international trade policies and standards, and the participation of the Canadian government.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the 4th year of a Management and Organizatioinal Studies Module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4410A/B - Strategic Management for Management and Organizational Studies
Identification and analysis of problems and strengths in the organizational environment, using models from the social sciences. Strategies designed to deal with organizational challenges will be explored.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3310A/B, 3320A/B and 3330A/B and enrolment in Year 4 of BMOS program or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4421A/B - Entrepreneurship
The study of entrepreneurship addresses approaches to, and reasons for individual success when starting a new business. An understanding of the theory of entrepreneurial success is the cornerstone of the course.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in year 4 of the BMOS program, Business Administration 2257, Management and Organizational Studies 3310A/B, 3320A/B and 3330A/B.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4430F/G - Special Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines are available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year 4 of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4460A/B - Advanced Accounting I
Advanced financial accounting topics including international accounting and Canadian accounting treatment of intercorporate investments, business combinations, foreign currency transactions and translation, and entities in financial difficulties.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4427A/B, the former Administrative Studies 362a/b, 460a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 3361A/B and enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4461A/B - Advanced Accounting II
Advanced financial accounting topics including Canadian accounting for partnerships, not-for-profit organizations and financial statement analysis.
Antirequisite(s): The former Administrative Studies 363a/b, 461a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 4460A/B and enrolment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4470A/B - Organization and Management Theory
Seminar course reviewing the main theories of management. Readings will focus on the main ideas of each theory. Students will therefore be exposed to the breadth of the field as opposed to depth in one area, in general preparation for graduate management research.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4490A/B-4492A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4498A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Academic Calendar 2009 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Management and Organizational Studies (AC)
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